North Fulton residents who are seeking out ways to help families affected by Hurricane Sandy can look no further than Alpharetta.

The North American Mission Board, based in Alpharetta, has been sending disaster relief up north to aid displaced hurricane victims.

According to Al Gilbert, who works with the organization, the facility at 4200 North Point Parkway is “operating around the clock” to provide meals and other services.

“I either have to harden my heart or cry when I watch the news and I see just how complete the devastation is in some of those places,” Gilbert said as he addressed Alpharetta’s City Council meeting Monday night.

Gilbert said the best way for north Fulton residents to help out right now is through monetary donations, which can be given on the organization’s website, www.namb.net.

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